Elizabethan England

Cultures of the Past

by Ruth Ashby

This appealing series presents historically important cultures from the past ranging from the well-known ancient Greeks to the lesser-known Kingdom of Kush. Each volume examines both the political and the cultural history of an ancient culture.

80 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Maya Ch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Elizabethan England” by Ruth Ashby

The task of fitting history of Tudor dynasty, political allies and state ministers, More, Cecils, famous pirates-explorers - Drake and Raleigh, Armada, economics , theatre, Shakespeare and his plays, art - Holbein and Hilliard, music, religious reformation and Luther, views on health and astrology, social order, costumes, education, even everyday life, along with visual content on 70 pages seems impossible. Nevertheless Ruth Ashby made an excellent summary, detailed enough to show depth and still short enough to be able to engage young reader.
I think this book would be a great starting point for teenagers interested in medieval history.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoroughly researched look at the period of time from a cultural/societal level of Elizabeth I reign. Simplistic terms/illustrations utilized for middle schooler's research.